Arquiteto Albino Mendo

Portugal River 1 - Excellent

A beach located within the urban area of Mirandela on the right bank of the river Tua. The beach is situated in Dr. José Gama park, an area with extensive lawns and trees providing multiple shaded zones. A sand field for beach tennis is available adjacent to the beach front.

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Water

River Tua, right bank. Water body code: PT03DOU0331. River basin: Douro.

Location

Mirandela, on the right bank of the river Tua within the city's urban perimeter. Located in Dr. José Gama park.

Facilities

Lawn and tree-shaded areas. Sand field for beach tennis.

Season

1 July to 14 September 2025. Sampling frequency: weekly.

Water Quality

Water quality classification follows Decreto-Lei 135/2009 as amended by Decreto-Lei 113/2012. Short-term pollution is unlikely but may occur due to untreated effluent discharges from restaurant and Avenue Dr. José Gama urbanization facilities. No bathing prohibition or advisory days were recorded during the 2024 bathing season. Potential microbiological pollution sources include faecal contamination originating mainly from the local sewerage network.

Risks

Potential short-term pollution from malfunctioning pumping stations and untreated effluent discharges. Faecal contamination possible from sewerage network. Cyanobacteria, macroalgae, and phytoplankton proliferation are unlikely.